Experience

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  Dow chemical

  Jan 1998 - Jan 2003

  Pm / systems administrator

  Implemented operating discipline and standardized new technology efforts. Performed root cause analysis for complex system failures and implemented strategic solutions. Facilitated life cycle planning strategies for aging equipment.

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  Texas children's hospital

  Oct 2003 - now

  Lead a multidisciplinary team of 18 IT professionals responsible for maintaining critical Messaging, Directory, and Database infrastructure across a heterogeneous environment. Direct an interdisciplinary team of 10 DBA’s responsible for managing Oracle, SQL, and Caché database technologies in support of business needs and organizational goals. Certified Caché System Manager. Responsible for leading installation, maintenance, and upgrades for all Epic databases. Maintain expertise in Caché configuration, monitoring, backup and recovery, performance tuning and security. Work in conjunction with support teams to maintain version control, inclusive of consulting, project development, environment planning and implementation. Responsible for administering software and hardware on hospital EHR systems. Review and perform VMS operating system and layered products installation, upgrades, and capacity planning. Develop data transfer and encryption standards in adherence with HIPPA requirements. Foster relationships with Baylor and other medical center establishments. Establish and manage third party vendor and contractor support of legacy scheduling and billing systems.

  • Manager, Enterprise Systems

    Apr 2017 - now

  • Database Team Lead

    Jul 2015 - Apr 2017

  • Epic Certified Cache DBA

    Aug 2005 - Apr 2017

  • Senior System Administrator

    Oct 2003 - Aug 2005